John KozielElectronic technician
Born Chicago, IL, May 29,1916; son of Andrew (born Poland) and Maria Wrobel K. (born Poland); married Lottie Wladyslawa; children: Roman, Robert.
Education: Associate of Arts (A.A.), electronics, Fullerton College, Associate of Arts (A.A.), art, Fullerton, College, presently enrolled California State University, Fresno (CSUF) for Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in art.
Languages: Polish, English, French.
Career: Rockwell International, electronic technician, 28 1/2 years.
Military: volunteer, Polish Air Force (PAF), Nov. 1936 to Nov. 1938, Reserve 8-26-39 to 9-18-39, French campaign 1-13-40, Battle of Britain, to 12-24-39 Romania.
Honors: 1939 Campaign in Poland Medal; French Combatant Resistance Medals, British 1939-1945 Star, War Medal and Defence Medal, Royal Air Force (RAF). Polish Air Force (PAF) Medal.
Resident: Placentia, CA.
From: "Polish Americans in California, Vol. II," National Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs & Polish American Historical Association, California 1995.